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Harnessing Software to Reinforce Safety Culture

Harnessing Software to Reinforce Safety Culture

Software can be a primary tool in not only providing real-time insights and alerts into safety performance, but also in reinforcing and expanding an organization’s safety culture.

Clearing the Air on Wildfire Smoke Exposure

Clearing the Air on Wildfire Smoke Exposure

Outdoor workers can be left vulnerable to wildfire smoke exposure unless action is taken to protect them.

5 Ways to Improve Your Hearing Conservation Program

5 Ways to Improve Your Hearing Conservation Program

From on-demand testing to tele-health features, technology is enhancing hearing conservation programs and offering solutions tailored to today's hearing protection challenges.



Best Practices for Using Emergency Eyewashes and Showers

Best Practices for Using Emergency Eyewashes and Showers

Gear up your worksite’s emergency safety equipment to confirm compliance, maximize effectiveness and ensure the greatest protection for employees.

NIOSH Releases New Guidelines to Protect Workers From Lead Exposure

NIOSH Releases New Guidelines to Protect Workers From Lead Exposure

The organization aims to educate workers and reduce their exposure to lead hazards.

NSC Will Host Its Fourth Annual SAFER Summit on December 5

NSC Will Host Its Fourth Annual SAFER Summit on December 5

The virtual event will focus on post-pandemic workplace safety.

New Research Addresses Performance Gap Between Safety Goals and Achievements

New Research Addresses Performance Gap Between Safety Goals and Achievements

The report highlights technology and culture as key to closing the safety performance gap.

Washington State Proposes Updates to Fall Protection Standards for Worker Safety

Washington State Proposes Updates to Fall Protection Standards for Worker Safety

State safety regulators seek stakeholder feedback on draft changes to fall protection rules.

Waupaca Foundry Faces OSHA Fines After Repeat Violations Lead to Worker Injuries

Waupaca Foundry Faces OSHA Fines After Repeat Violations Lead to Worker Injuries

The lack of machine guarding and safety procedures resulted in amputation injuries.

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Worker's Health Rights Upheld After Unlawful Termination by Portland Roofing Company

Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt faced penalties after not adhering to the Family and Medical Leave Act.

DOL and NLRB Launch Partnership to Boost Whistleblower Safeguards

DOL and NLRB Launch Partnership to Boost Whistleblower Safeguards

This collaborative effort focuses on worker education and reinforcing anti-retaliation protections.

Recognizing Mental Health as A Core Workplace Safety Pillar

Recognizing Mental Health as A Core Workplace Safety Pillar

Mental health remains a neglected and stigmatized subject in the workplace, and this oversight jeopardizes the well-being of employees and puts businesses at risk.

MSHA Identified Over 120 Violations in September Mine Inspections

MSHA Identified Over 120 Violations in September Mine Inspections

The agency has issued nearly 2,100 violations so far in 2023.

A+A 2023 Celebrated Innovations in Workplace Safety Amid Major Support

A+A 2023 Celebrated Innovations in Workplace Safety Amid Major Support

The international safety event attracted 62,000 visitors from 140 nations.

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